Sentranced Saturday: there’s no such thing as a life in-between
sentranced (adj.): the state of being captivated by a well-written sentence.
Sentranced Saturday is a weekly meme created here that encourages you to share a quote that left you entranced. It makes you think. Everyone is welcome to participate, please be sure to link to this post so I can see all of your quotes!
“There’s no such thing as a life in-between.”
― Pat Riley
The full quote is actually “There are only two options regarding commitment. You’re either in or you’re out. There’s no such thing as a life in-between,” but this particular part is incredibly poignant to me. For some reason this speaks to me almost on a cellular level and in the past couple of weeks I have claimed it as a meditative bell to call my attention onto
I am sure that I am not the only person that struggles with commitment to themselves. I find myself making health and fitness goals, things that I genuinely enjoy participating in, but when the mood strikes me I will throw all my hard work out the window. In the moment my goal doesn’t matter, even though I know I will hate myself five minutes after succumbing to whatever that moment’s whim is.
I want to see, do, and accomplish so much in this life of mine. But I can’t get there if I am not 110% committed. You can have a life in-between, but for me it won’t be a fulfilling one. I don’t want to have any regrets when I look back on my life. I want to live my life to the fullest instead of in-between highs and lows of my own making. This quote brings my focus back and helps me to overcome the impulses, and I am thankful for it.
What do you think about this quote, and what quote do you want to share this week?
Let’s go on another adventure together!
Vera
July 21, 2018 at 1:22 AMI can relate! 😊 Honouring my own commitments is sometimes hard for me. I have been thinking about why that is a lot and took this as an invitation to be a kind and non judgemental observer of my thoughts. I am not thrilled about my discoveries 🙈😂 but I guess that’s where growth is for me. In that discomfort. I wish you all the best with your own journey. We are in this together! 💕
Kaleena @ Reader Voracious
July 22, 2018 at 4:59 PM“Kind and non judgemental observer of my thoughts” is possibly the most brilliant thing that I have ever read, Vera! I am also very much of an introspective person, but I am finding it difficult to 1) be kind and 2) act on the discoveries I am making. One day at a time, I suppose!
Vera
July 23, 2018 at 12:23 AMOh, thank you very much. ❤️ I guess it’s the yogi 🧘♀️ in me that has been taught this over and over again. But with that said: I have many moments when I just react. 🙈 Hence the non judgemental part is so important for me as it’s so easy for me to judge myself and beat myself up. We’ve got this, one step at a time. 💕
Tammy
July 21, 2018 at 6:57 AMKeeping commitments, especially things you just don’t want to do, is so hard. Good luck!
Kaleena @ Reader Voracious
July 22, 2018 at 4:59 PMThank you, Tammy!
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July 22, 2018 at 9:57 AMYou are my soul friend I swear <3 I needed to see this and read your thoughts today so much. I am struggling with commitment on a personal level at the moment for a multitude of reasons.
Kaleena @ Reader Voracious
July 22, 2018 at 5:00 PMSOUL SISTAH! That is definitely how I felt when reading your quote as well, you just get me! Stay strong, love!
(Danielle) Books, Vertigo and Tea
July 23, 2018 at 1:18 PM💕😘
Kelly Brigid
July 22, 2018 at 5:23 PMI love this quote! There are so many times in my life when I want to commit to things but come up short. Being able to follow through with your endeavors is such a blessing! You’re reflection was absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing, love! ❤️
Kaleena @ Reader Voracious
July 23, 2018 at 1:00 PMThank you so much for commenting, sweets! It definitely is a blessing (and huge accomplishment!) when you can follow through, and something I hope to be more consistent on.
Erin Eliza
July 23, 2018 at 9:07 AMLove this quote and you’re description of how it speaks to you. I can totally relate as well!
Kaleena @ Reader Voracious
July 23, 2018 at 1:00 PMThank you for commenting, Erin! xoxo